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Real stories

Join us as we share the inspiring real-life stories of Soldier On participants and supporters.  

Exploring journeys of physical and mental recovery, reconnection with community, and career transformations, we showcase the triumphs of the veteran community.  

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  • ANZAC Day

Standing with veterans beyond service this Anzac Day

This Anzac Day, Soldier On invites you to stand with our veterans and help support their access to programs and services....
  • March On 2026

Thank you, Australia – March On 2026 delivers record-breaking support for veterans and families

March On's record-breaking result will help deliver life-changing mental health support for veterans and their families....
  • March On 2026

Teams stepping up for March On across Australia

March On 2026 is almost over – and we thank everyone who's helped Soldier On hit a fundraising record....
  • Female veterans

From service to sky: two veterans take on all-women aircraft build

At Parkes Airport, women have spent the week taking part in the BushCat Aircraft Build....
  • Soldier On Ambassador

Soldier On welcomes singer-songwriter Sally Jane as its newest Ambassador

WA-based singer-songwriter Sally Jane is the proud daughter of a veteran and Soldier On's newest Ambassador....
  • March On 2026

Teams making March On count

Across Australia, organisations are bringing people together to March On for veteran mental health....
  • Career and Education, Defence families, Employment support, Partnerships

Finding work while moving with Defence life: Sianae’s journey

Soldier On's partnership with DCOH helped Sianae rebuild her career, despite the many moves Defence families often experience....
  • Cadets, March On 2026

Norfolk Island cadets March On to support veterans

With a number of ADF veterans living on Norfolk Island, the local cadet unit is proud to March On to support veteran mental health....
  • Corporate Partners, March On 2026, Partners

Corporate teams step up for March On

Across Australia, Soldier On's corporate partners have chosen to step up and March On....
  • Soldier On podcast

Andrea McMahon: From Canberra classrooms to Army parade grounds

Andrea McMahon’s career in the ADF began with an audition – and she went on to oversee all Australian Army bands....
  • Corporate Partners, March On 2026, Partners

March On – Powered by partnerships

Soldier On's corporate partner teams step up to the annual March On challenge to support veteran mental health....
  • Podcast, Saluting Their Service

From commanding Army training to creating opportunity: Dan Fussell’s story

Major Dan Fussell turned his Army experience into a business opportunity....